Crime & Safety

81-Year-Old Man Seriously Hurt After Crashing Bike Into Moving Car

The accident occurred Thursday afternoon in Setauket, police say.

An 81-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after he accidentally drove his bicycle into the side of a moving car in Setauket, police said.

The accident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on West Broadway near Bridle Path.

Police did not identify the bicyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition.

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The female driver of the vehicle was not injured and remained at the scene, police said.

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